Podcasts about Highland Park

The wait is over—Highland Park Scots football is back! On the eve of the season opener at Highlander Stadium, captains Stuart Allday, Cannon Bozman, Thomas Cook, and Beau Jones join Martha in the Bubble Lounge to give fans an insider's look at the heart and hustle behind this year's team.From bouncing back after last year's championship heartbreak to embracing this season's motto, “Built on Brotherhood,” the captains share how a bond forged since kindergarten fuels their drive to dominate the gridiron. You'll hear behind-the-scenes stories fans rarely get to witness—from surprise phone calls to their moms when named captains, to Coach Allen's legendary YMCA victory dance, to quirky pre-game rituals involving Jimmy John's and avocado toast.This episode is packed with energy, tradition, and pure Scots pride. The captains open up about what it means to play in front of a packed stadium with fired up fans, highlight teammates to watch this season, and explain why community support—especially through the upcoming Caniac Supper & Auction—is vital to the program's success.It's football season in Highland Park—download, share with friends, and get ready for Friday Night Lights!To learn more about the Highland Park Football auction click hereTo purchase tickets to Caniac supper, Beat Jesuit t-shirts & to check out the auction click here  This episode is sponsored by: Cambridge Caregivers Kathy L Wall State Farm Agency | Mother Modern Plumbing | SA Oral Surgeons | Please show your support for the show by visiting our amazing sponsors.

In this episode, Highland Park Parade shooting survivor Sheila Gutman shares her powerful story of resilience, recovery, and the ongoing challenges survivors face. 

On today’s show: — Yet another mass shooting, this time at a Minneapolis church/school. Matt provides updates and has reactions. — Jeff Stein has his weekly Wednesday visit. — Matt revisits when his son was only blocks away from the Highland Park, Ill 2022 shooting. — Why do people buy guns that were recently used…

In this episode, Highland Park Parade shooting survivor Sheila Gutman shares her powerful story of resilience, recovery, and the ongoing challenges survivors face. 

5 WORST Places to Live in Metro Detroit Michigan! (Here's Why) - These might be the five WORST places to live in Metro Detroit – but it's not because I said so. What if I told you that some of the most talked-about places in Metro Detroit might actually be some of the worst to live in? You might think you know which cities top the list... but I promise, at least one of them will surprise you. Quick reminder – when I say Metro Detroit for the premise of these five places, I'm talking about the tri-county area: Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. I've helped dozens of families relocate across Michigan, and these are the cities that most often spark questions or concerns Whether you're moving to Michigan, relocating within the state, or just curious where your city stands, this list will give you the insight you won't find in a Zillow listing.According to a recent analysis of Michigan cities, several spots in Metro Detroit unfortunately rank among the least favorable places to live due to economic challenges, limited educational opportunities, infrastructure issues, and lack of public investment. Let's dive into the data. And just a quick heads-up — I've included resources, guides, and extra details in the video description if you want to go deeper on anything I mention.CONTACT ME

Cristian Salazar Diaz went from the bar scene in Fresno to combining his culinary training and bartending skills at Trader Sam's at Disneyland, and now can be found at The Lucky Tiki, located in both West Hollywood and Highland Park, CA. He accidentally found himself in the tiki world and went at it with gusto, later applying molecular experimentation into his mixing and enjoying the community and culture that goes along with the lifestyle. It's a long way from his grungy skater days as a drummer, but he still loves that music as much as he loves his tiki life. Check out his playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4qgSWVWG08Ql25BODVQxHV?si=MG88UPseSdixnikATBd-MQ

Film producer and businessman Steve Sarowitz joins Rick Kogan to talk about the September screenings at Wayfarer Theaters in Highland Park. Steve previews the films being shown exclusively at Wayfarer Theatres and some of the famous actors that are being featured in the upcoming films.

Awaken gathered in Highland Park this Sunday and Pastor Micah discussed John 15 and a framework for pruning that involves love and care for the growth that we all are invited to. 

Al and Kev talk about their favourite games this year so far Timings 00:00:00: Theme Tune 00:00:30: Intro 00:04:23: What Have We Been Up To 00:25:31: Game News 00:43:48: Story Of Seasons X Royal Zoological Society of Scotland 00:47:59: Mid-year Check-in 01:18:11: Outro Links Moonlight in Garland 1.0 Release Above Snakes Console Release Out and About Release Coral Island 1.2 Update Sugardew Island Dog Aether Wizard Life “Announcement” Trailer Fields of Mistria Merch Collection Story of Seasons x Royal Zoological Society of Scotland Contact Al on Mastodon: https://mastodon.scot/@TheScotBot Email Us: https://harvestseason.club/contact/ Transcript (0:00:30) Al: Hello, farmers, and welcome to another episode of the harvest season. My name is Al. (0:00:36) Kev: My name is Kevin. (0:00:38) Al: And we are here today to talk about cottagecore games. (0:00:41) Kev: Wooo! (0:00:43) Al: I’m back from my holiday. Hello. (0:00:45) Kev: You… from the Isle of Men… (0:00:49) Kev: I don’t know where you were. (0:00:49) Al: All the men. Yeah, I know that’s where I was. I love man, as usual. Yes, I’m back. (0:00:51) Kev: I don’t know where you were. (0:00:54) Kev: Okay. (0:00:56) Kev: Yeah. (0:00:58) Kev: The opposite of No Man’s Sky. (0:01:00) Al: Almanska, yeah. I’m melting because I got home and it’s apparently 25 degrees and that’s too hot for me. (0:01:01) Kev: Heh. Heh heh. (0:01:10) Kev: So, look, the people, you know a lot of Americans, (0:01:15) Kev: and we love to give you a hard time (0:01:16) Kev: because those are nothing numbers for us, (0:01:19) Kev: but I will say, you know, (0:01:20) Kev: I think something a lot of Americans easily overlook (0:01:24) Kev: is you’re pretty far up north. (0:01:26) Al: Mm hmm. Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I’m further north. I’m further (0:01:26) Kev: Well, like latitude-wise, right? (0:01:28) Kev: Like you’re Canada north, which gets frosty. (0:01:32) Al: north than all America except that last (0:01:33) Kev: Yeah. (0:01:36) Kev: Yeah, so, you know, that’s fair, (0:01:39) Kev: But, but we’re still going to. (0:01:40) Kev: I’m laughing, you know. (laughs) (0:01:41) Al: Well, also, it’s interesting because like every time that someone like from a warmer (0:01:47) Al: place moves to the UK and then the experience, the UK summer, they’re like, oh, people weren’t (0:01:53) Al: just talking nonsense. It is, it’s different. And it’s hard to explain. I don’t know why, (0:01:59) Al: but it is just, it is, I don’t know. Like I don’t know, because I’ve never lived in (0:02:03) Kev: Wha- (0:02:04) Al: a hotter place. But all I will say is that lots of people who have lived in really hot (0:02:09) Al: places come to the UK (0:02:11) Al: and say that the heat is different. (0:02:13) Kev: Huh, I mmm. I don’t know I mean well (0:02:16) Kev: I will say this right like one thing you guys aren’t built for warmer temperatures generally speaking not like (0:02:23) Kev: Alright, so you know down here in the American South for instance, right? (0:02:27) Kev: We have air conditioning so you know you can go in a building and escape the heat (0:02:32) Kev: And that’s not always the case over there in there (0:02:33) Al: Yeah, my office is currently warmer than outside. So, but also I am ginger, so definitely not built (0:02:37) Kev: Yeah, there you go see so say yeah (0:02:43) Al: for heat. Yeah, yeah, I use factor 50 sun cream. All right. This episode we’re going to do, (0:02:44) Kev: Here’s biologically sensitive to pretty much everything (0:02:58) Al: uh, I think, I think Cody and Kevin insinuated that this episode would be the tales of the (0:03:03) Al: shower episode is not, that’s going to be in a couple of weeks, just because we’re having some (0:03:07) Al: scheduling things and, uh, you know, want to make sure we’ve, uh, the game has been played properly (0:03:13) Al: before it is covered. So that will be in a couple of weeks. Um, this week we’re going to talk about, (0:03:19) Al: we’re going to do a major check-in, see how we’re feeling about games for the year. Um, this is (0:03:24) Kev: Mm-hmm (0:03:24) Al: obviously not our game of the year episode that will be in five months, no, four months, four (0:03:30) Kev: Pudby (0:03:32) Al: More months! (0:03:33) Kev: That’s not I’m going to pretend you didn’t say that I’m going to pretend you didn’t say that (0:03:34) Al: That’s how time works, apparently. (0:03:41) Al: It’s halfway through August, and that means it’s four and a half months to the end of the year. (0:03:44) Kev: That’s not true (0:03:46) Al: It also means it’s nearly my birthday, but anyway. (0:03:50) Kev: Well, so get the two-third year check-in (0:03:54) Al: We are going to… We’re just calling… I said mid, not half. I said mid-years, (0:03:59) Al: Yeah, so we’re gonna talk about what we would talk about again. (0:04:04) Al: And what we think might be in the running for Game of the Year this year. (0:04:08) Al: We’ll see. I’ll be interested to see whether we’re right or not. (0:04:12) Kev: All right, I’m first question have I played enough games to come up with three? (0:04:18) Al: Ah, who cares? Before that, we’ve got a bunch of news. But first of all, Kevin, what have you been up to? (0:04:26) Kev: Oh (0:04:27) Kev: Okay, so (0:04:30) Kev: Okay, where should I start? Okay, you know, I’ll start with this (0:04:32) Kev: Okay, the battle cats mobile game with the funny you are our art in the cats. They’re goofy looking (0:04:39) Kev: I’ve discussed it on the show before (0:04:42) Kev: So that’s a game I go on and off and generally something draws me back to it and (0:04:50) Kev: The what is the number one crossover to draw me to any game out (0:04:54) Al: Oh wow, oh goodness. Number one. We had this exact same conversation a month and a half ago, (0:04:58) Kev: Number one (0:05:04) Al: and I can’t remember what the answer was, and I feel like I overthought it, (0:05:04) Kev: Probably (0:05:07) Al: just like I’m overthinking it just now. (0:05:09) Kev: You are I don’t know what but (0:05:12) Kev: It was probably the same because it’s crosses over the law. There you go (0:05:13) Al: Probably. Sonic. Ah, yay, I got it right this time. (0:05:19) Kev: Sanic in in in in the battle cats (0:05:22) Al: Sonic’s in Battlecat! (0:05:24) Kev: Yeah, it’s actually I forgot to bring it up last week (0:05:26) Kev: It was - it started two weeks ago from recording and today I think is the last day. Sorry listeners too late for you (0:05:33) Kev: He’s not but neither is (0:05:37) Kev: Hatsune Miku or (0:05:39) Kev: Street fighter, but they’re in there (0:05:40) Al: I don’t know. If somebody told me that Hatsune Miku is a cat, I would believe it. (0:05:48) Kev: you know, um, you know what, that’s fair. That’s fair. Um, here, let me, uh, as, as we do, I’ll, yeah, I’ll do the, the slack thread. (0:05:57) Kev: Um, uh, let me, I’m going to show you the art, um, because, so how these crossovers and battle cats usually work is, uh, there’ll be a banner of four characters, um, from the actual property crossover, whatever. (0:06:12) Kev: Um, uh, and, and so, yeah, the four. (0:06:18) Kev: Characters, um, and they went with the, the obvious ones, Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Shadow, the Hedgehog, because of course the poster children. (0:06:27) Kev: Um, but what’s fun is, uh, they’ll also introduce a series of cats, uh, as in the battle cats TM, um, that look like, or cause play as the other characters. (0:06:40) Kev: Um, and they’re quite goofy looking. (0:06:42) Kev: Um, I don’t. (0:06:42) Al: Why is there such a height disparity there? (0:06:48) Kev: I don’t know. That’s a good question. I don’t, I, that particular image, oh no, that, that particular image, I think it’s just, uh, just the, the framing, like it’s front to back. (0:06:49) Al: Like, shadow is meant to be… (0:06:56) Al: Well, no, I think, sure, for the actual sonic and shadow on the right-hand side, (0:07:02) Al: but on the left-hand side, the sonic cat is clearly like three times the height of shadow cat. (0:07:04) Kev: okay yeah oh yeah yeah okay so there’s a sonic cat that looks like shadow like (0:07:12) Kev: the regular cat like shadow cat but then you can evolve him and he turns into (0:07:16) Kev: this taller cat I don’t know why because it’s the battle cats they love to do (0:07:18) Al: Oh. Oh, so you’ll be able to get both of them as as tall or (0:07:19) Kev: weird things that’s why that’s your answer it looks like a twinkie with a (0:07:23) Kev: sonic cat yeah I’ve only seen Sonic’s evolution so I don’t know if the other (0:07:31) Kev: cats can evolve in tall forms or (0:07:34) Kev: weird forms but Sonic Cat does get weird he turns tall like a Twinkie but (0:07:40) Kev: yeah so yeah it’s I will say Battle Cats is pretty good with their collabs (0:07:46) Kev: because of course you get the characters but you also get stages which come with (0:07:52) Kev: full Sonic soundtracks there’s like four special stages that you can do on a (0:07:56) Kev: repeat in different missions and so it’s been a lot of fun the Sonic cast are (0:08:02) Kev: Actually quite quite good (0:08:04) Kev: The actual characters I pulled I got Sonic (0:08:08) Kev: So I’m happy. I got one at least (0:08:11) Kev: Calvin pulled tails, I believe but sadly we didn’t get the others (0:08:17) Kev: But what is nice these collabs will frequently come back (0:08:21) Kev: Well, maybe not frequently, but but they come back on some regularity. It is to be expected (0:08:26) Kev: So I’ll be saving up for the next time Sonic swings around but it’s it’s been good fun (0:08:32) Kev: I’m getting better and I do (0:08:34) Kev: Enjoy the game battle cats not just the the polls really got your whatever so it’s been nice to get back into the end (0:08:40) Kev: So yeah Sonic and the battle cats. It’s been a lot of fun. Oh, you know what there was an intro video (0:08:44) Kev: Let me find the intro video. Hold on. I’ll put it in you can watch it later (0:08:48) Kev: But but they did a little animation. It was good (0:08:52) Kev: So yeah aside from that, um, oh, you know what I finished monk the the detective show monk (0:09:01) Kev: It’s it’s good. I (0:09:04) Kev: Yeah, eight seasons so I kind of crushed it cuz I don’t know I’ve been binge watching but it’s like the regular show (0:09:10) Kev: I’ll watch when I get home or whatever (0:09:13) Al: Oh, it’s it’s old. I mean, I said it’s old. I mean, not super old, but like 20 years old. (0:09:16) Kev: Sorry, what was that? Oh (0:09:19) Kev: Yeah, yeah, well, that’s a thing they actually did I after I finish I have to watch (0:09:26) Kev: the (0:09:27) Kev: Sorry, I have to see (0:09:29) Kev: There’s a movie they’d made a movie in 2023 50 (0:09:34) Kev: years or so after the end (0:09:36) Kev: and I can’t wait to check that out (0:09:40) Kev: they have all the original actors they (0:09:43) Kev: look quite old but it’s still enjoyable (0:09:45) Kev: but yeah anyways my great series the (0:09:49) Kev: main actor Tony Shalab he’s he is such a (0:09:53) Kev: good actor like his performances are (0:09:55) Kev: just incredible easy recommend for (0:09:58) Kev: anyone but yeah the later seasons were (0:10:01) Kev: really good season sevens really good (0:10:04) Kev: it feels like they knew the end was (0:10:07) Kev: coming so they did a lot of stuff to (0:10:10) Kev: celebrate the series if you will so yeah (0:10:13) Kev: good good stuff was good (0:10:15) Kev: um let’s see other than that nothing (0:10:20) Kev: honestly not that much it’s been crazy (0:10:23) Kev: at work but thankfully I finally finished (0:10:24) Kev: this huge project and so I’ll finally be (0:10:26) Kev: able to partake in other things again (0:10:28) Kev: these upcoming oh wait wait one more (0:10:31) Kev: thing how could I tear a nail after my (0:10:34) Kev: last week I played the update their nail (0:10:36) Al: Oh yes. Nice. It’s just more of the same. (0:10:37) Kev: um it’s yeah turn out a good game still (0:10:40) Kev: good game the core still the same the (0:10:43) Kev: new levels the new line yes and no like (0:10:47) Kev: the center of the general purpose but (0:10:49) Kev: they introduce a lot of new mechanics (0:10:50) Kev: and and different kind of ways to solve (0:10:54) Kev: the puzzle I’ve been enjoying it of (0:10:56) Kev: course but let them fun thing they did (0:10:58) Kev: they’ll add new objectives even to the (0:11:00) Kev: old stages so let’s say I had a hundred (0:11:04) Kev: four all those areas I had a hundred (0:11:05) Kev: percent are not only like seventy five (0:11:08) Kev: percent because they had a new objective (0:11:10) Kev: so gives you a good reason to go back (0:11:12) Kev: and then try the old levels and have fun (0:11:13) Kev: with them again since it’s like a (0:11:16) Kev: procedurally generated level it’s you (0:11:18) Kev: know it’s fun every time so yeah a (0:11:20) Kev: tear in L it’s good all right out what (0:11:24) Al: Hmm. Not a huge amount because I’ve been on holiday and going on holiday with kids means (0:11:33) Al: not having a holiday. So I’ve not had a huge amount of time to do much, but I have started (0:11:36) Kev: Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. (0:11:42) Al: playing Donkey Kong, Bonanza. I’m only like an hour or so in. I mean, I’ve got a good (0:11:47) Kev: okay (0:11:48) Al: idea of how the game plays, but I’m not like super. (0:11:50) Kev: yeah (0:11:54) Al: Super far through it. I got through the tutorial level and I’m kind of like half the way through (0:11:55) Kev: why (0:11:58) Al: the next set of levels. Yeah, mostly, mostly. I am very frustrated with the camera. It is (0:11:59) Kev: okay I’ve heard that game is good like really really good (0:12:05) Kev: mostly (0:12:13) Al: fine when you’re out in the open, but as soon as you get into any like tunnel or like go (0:12:20) Al: underground. It’s super not fun. (0:12:24) Al: a great camera for that. And I think the most frustrating thing is there was a section (0:12:28) Al: in the tutorial where the camera worked really well for underground. It like kind of zoomed (0:12:33) Al: out and you could see through the ground and it was like a really nice way. But it’s I’ve (0:12:37) Al: not seen it again do that since then. And I don’t know why they don’t use that camera (0:12:41) Al: when you’re underground because like you just end up like going up against the wall and (0:12:43) Kev: Hm. (0:12:47) Al: it gets really confused. And it’s really hard to see anything. And considering it’s a game (0:12:54) Al: where you’re like smashing everything up and you’re encouraged to make tunnels through (0:12:57) Al: the ground. I don’t know why they didn’t put more effort into that camera. Not that I can (0:13:00) Kev: is there an option for that i’m gonna guess no because it’s a nintendo game (0:13:04) Al: see. Yeah, not that I can see. There’s a decent amount of controller options, but nothing (0:13:07) Kev: nintendo doesn’t believe in options heck sometimes (0:13:15) Al: for changing how the camera works other than inverted camera. (0:13:19) Kev: do you remember in was it no sword and shield they hid the audio options on an item (0:13:27) Kev: you had to talk to an NPC to get it (0:13:28) Al: Oh yeah, that was a certain field. That was bizarre. And it wasn’t even the first area. (0:13:30) Kev: no it was like motor stoke yeah I’m (0:13:35) Al: You had to get up to Motorstoke, I think. Which is like a third of the way through the game. (0:13:40) Kev: pretty sure so that was there’s a couple (0:13:42) Kev: yeah you had to pass the wilder that’s (0:13:45) Al: You couldn’t change the volume settings until you were a third. It’s just bizarre. (0:13:48) Kev: crazy yeah yeah ha ha ha ha ha ha ha (0:13:50) Al: And then you have to buy it. Yeah, that was a stupid decision. (0:13:56) Al: Like a lot of times with games, I’m like, OK. (0:13:58) Al: Sure, I don’t like that, but maybe that’s stupid, right? (0:14:02) Kev: Oh my gosh, yes, oh. (0:14:02) Al: That’s just that is literally an accessibility option, right? (0:14:05) Al: Like, come on. (0:14:06) Kev: Yep. (0:14:07) Kev: Oh my gosh, you know, I hate them, but I also love, because I just love trash fires. (0:14:16) Kev: I love bad stupid decisions like that. (0:14:19) Kev: Battle Cats actually has one. It’s like the single flaw in the entire game, because the game is very well made in my opinion. (0:14:25) Kev: And it’s a very minor, like very niche thing, but there’s, as you can imagine, (0:14:32) Kev: They have like a gallery or whatever, right? Go through the menu and, you know, go through the characters, see their stats, yada, yada. (0:14:39) Kev: Well, they have an enemy guide too, same thing, but the enemy guide is just a straight horizontal list. (0:14:48) Kev: There’s no pages, you can’t filter, you can’t search, you just have to go left to right through an entire (0:14:55) Kev: huge roster of enemies. It’s almost the worst. (0:15:00) Kev: Anyways options are good (0:15:02) Kev: Forgive people options people (0:15:04) Kev: Do good things (0:15:05) Al: So yeah, I think that’s, that’s about it. I mean, I’ve been watching through the Sandman (0:15:11) Al: show, but I’m not really talking about that because, you know, Neil Gaiman, awkward. So (0:15:15) Kev: Sand man, I wait. What is that? I don’t know what that is (0:15:18) Al: Sandman who’s a DC character at TCC, that one, but it’s the Netflix adapted it into (0:15:21) Kev: Oh, it is that one okay, okay (0:15:26) Al: a show. And they did the first season a couple of years ago, and then the whole Neil Gaiman (0:15:32) Al: and stuff, you know, because he was the one that wrote down, man. (0:15:34) Kev: Uh, yeah. (0:15:35) Al: And they were like, oh, oh, but they did manage to get the second season done without him. (0:15:44) Kev: Well, guess what, anything you do probably gives someone awful money. (0:15:44) Al: He’s almost certainly getting money for it, but whatever. (0:15:53) Al: Yes, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know. It doesn’t make me feel better. (0:15:58) Al: Yeah, so I have been watching that and I’ve mostly been managing to ignore him. (0:16:06) Al: And focus on the show and it’s good. I like it. I enjoy the show. (0:16:08) Kev: sure sure that’s cool yeah it’s wild to me the the the you know years between seasons structure (0:16:18) Kev: that netflix does um I don’t know I just I find it crazy like I was at wednesday the wednesday show (0:16:25) Kev: that was a three-year gap and it was only eight episodes I think the new season that’s insane to (0:16:26) Al: Yeah. Yeah, yeah. (0:16:33) Kev: me you remember when shows I say this someone watching monk you’d get like (0:16:38) Kev: ish episodes of season every year isn’t that great 20 to 26 (0:16:42) Al: Well, you want to have a conversation? No, I don’t like that. (0:16:48) Kev: what what (0:16:48) Al: So, right, OK, so there’s two parts to this. One, do I wish the shows that I like released (0:16:52) Kev: okay (0:16:55) Al: yearly? Probably, if they could keep the quality up, yes. But do I wish that all series were (0:16:58) Kev: yeah okay (0:17:02) Al: still 20 episodes? Absolutely not. Why would I want 20 episodes when half of them are boring? (0:17:09) Al: right, give me the eight episodes that are good, don’t give me the more that (0:17:12) Al: you don’t care about, give me what you think you want, not something that is enforced by (0:17:17) Al: studios because they need year-round episodes, like we don’t need to do that anymore and I don’t (0:17:23) Kev: Mmm, I mean (0:17:23) Al: care for it. It’s like how it’s like, oh you know, like do you complain about the fact that episodes (0:17:32) Al: aren’t always, you know, was it 48 minutes long anymore because they don’t all have to fit into (0:17:36) Al: the exact same advert blocks. Now, (0:17:39) Kev: Mm-hmm. I (0:17:42) Kev: May kind of do (0:17:42) Al: you can take that too far, Netflix with your two and a half hour season finale of Stranger Things (0:17:48) Al: season four last time. That was too far, but other than that, I mean that doesn’t, you can have (0:17:48) Kev: Yes, yes (0:17:53) Kev: Exactly (0:17:58) Al: a middle thing which is not in the extremes there. I like when episodes aren’t like necessarily (0:18:02) Al: consistent because they want to fit in what they want to fit in, that they feel fits their artistic (0:18:07) Al: expression. I like that. (0:18:08) Kev: yeah okay sure I guess okay you know here’s the call here’s the here’s the qualifier right (0:18:13) Al: Do you really miss clip episodes? (0:18:18) Kev: is it good right which is a dumb thing because that’s the question right because let’s all right (0:18:19) Al: Yes, of course. (0:18:23) Kev: let’s yeah you can look at examples on both ends of the spectrum right um look at uh look at cora (0:18:30) Kev: right that that show could have used some more episodes for sure um that that first season needed (0:18:33) Al: possibly. I mean maybe they didn’t have anything else they wanted to put in it, right? Like… (0:18:38) Kev: at least a couple more episodes at first (0:18:41) Al: Yeah, I guess my point is not like, oh, I wish we didn’t have more episodes, right? I’m not saying (0:18:48) Al: that. Like, if there’s good stuff, I want to see it. But I don’t agree with the, oh, wasn’t it (0:18:53) Al: great when every show had 20 to 22 episodes and they were all the exact same length and they (0:18:59) Al: happened. No, I don’t. I don’t long for those days. I don’t. (0:19:02) Kev: Don’t know I got a monk. It’s been pretty good the whole time. I guess it did depends (0:19:04) Al: But I just, it’s just when you, when you got the like episode, that was the clip episode, (0:19:11) Al: because they had to put out an episode and they didn’t care. They didn’t want anything. (0:19:13) Kev: Monk did not do that actually crazy, but you sure yeah, yeah, but but okay. Yes, that’s just (0:19:16) Al: Sure. But most shows did almost every show did. And some of them did it better than others, (0:19:21) Kev: Yes, yes (0:19:22) Al: but you always, every time it happened, you rolled your eyes and went, Oh, here we go. (0:19:24) Kev: Yeah, okay, you know what you’re right (0:19:26) Al: And you watched it anyway, because maybe there was something that was actually going to progress the (0:19:29) Al: story. You don’t know. It might be fully clips or it might actually do something. (0:19:31) Kev: Sure (0:19:33) Kev: Eh, I guess (0:19:34) Al: But I mean, I think the, I think the, as you say, the complication is it depends on the show. (0:19:42) Al: It depends on what they’re doing. And I don’t think it’s, it’s obviously not the case that (0:19:47) Al: creators get to do what they want all the time. Obviously I’m not, I’m not suggesting that is, (0:19:48) Kev: Okay, okay, yeah, yeah, that’s (0:19:53) Al: but I think having more freedom for that, I think is a good thing in general. And. (0:19:59) Kev: Sure, you know, okay fine. I don’t need every show to (0:20:03) Kev: How should I put this? Okay? I don’t it’s not that I want every show to be 26 episodes every year or whatever (0:20:10) Kev: but when I look at (0:20:11) Al: The numbers just getting higher and higher (0:20:13) Kev: when I look at (0:20:16) Kev: Though the Wednesday series (0:20:18) Kev: Right episodes in three years that that seems like you know that it seems cheap for lack of a better word, right? (0:20:20) Al: So, I think, well, I mean, you say that cheap, like you pay for the subscription for Netflix (0:20:32) Al: when you want to get the stuff and you watch it and then you stop subscribing, right? I (0:20:34) Kev: Sure, sure. Yeah. Yeah (0:20:36) Al: think of those sorts of shows as in the same way that people complain about them because (0:20:41) Al: they’re structured like films, I think of them in that sort of way as well, right? Three (0:20:46) Kev: That that is true (0:20:47) Al: years, three years between a film and its sequels. (0:20:50) Al: Not an unusual amount of time, and eight episodes is longer than a film would be. (0:20:51) Kev: That is very true that that’s what that’s what I’m (0:20:56) Kev: You’re right, that’s that’s what I’m not thinking here because that that is more common nowadays (0:21:00) Kev: Isn’t it where a season of a show is really just an extra-long movie like the Marvel Studios shows? (0:21:06) Kev: You’re you’re right about that (0:21:10) Kev: Yeah, that’s a good point touche (0:21:12) Al: I mean Marvel have a problem with sequels in general just now, right? Like when was the last, (0:21:16) Kev: Ah (0:21:18) Al: you know, in we got three Iron Mans and I think it was eight years or something like that and (0:21:26) Kev: Yeah (0:21:26) Al: it’s now been what four years since Shang-Chi and we haven’t even got a second yet. (0:21:30) Kev: Yeah (0:21:31) Al: Like there is a real problem they have with sequels just in general which is a whole other (0:21:34) Al: conversation and is probably part of the reason that they’re not getting big box office numbers (0:21:35) Kev: Yeah (0:21:41) Al: because most. (0:21:42) Al: There are big numbers. (0:21:43) Al: We’re always the third in a series, you know, Iron Man one didn’t make a billion. (0:21:46) Kev: Mmm, that’s a good point. (0:21:48) Al: Iron Man three did make a billion. (0:21:52) Al: Just saying also, you know, it’s things like, you know, the Marvels being called the Marvels (0:21:52) Kev: Uh, yeah. (0:21:57) Al: rather than Captain Marvel two probably would have made more money if it had done that. (0:21:58) Kev: Yeah… (0:22:01) Al: Now, there are obviously other issues with that in terms of misogyny, but that was still (0:22:04) Al: there when the first film came out and it made a billion. (0:22:05) Kev: Yeah… (0:22:06) Kev: Yeah, exactly! (0:22:07) Kev: Right, right? (0:22:07) Al: Why did the mark? (0:22:08) Al: Why did Captain Marvel make a billion and the Marvels didn’t? (0:22:11) Al: And then there’s all this other complications. (0:22:12) Al: Well, nobody has any money anymore and COVID killed everything until blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. (0:22:17) Al: But Deadpool and Wolverine made a billion. (0:22:19) Al: That was the third in the series as well, right? (0:22:22) Al: Like they clearly can make lots of money. (0:22:24) Al: They’re just not doing what they used to do, which made them lots of money. (0:22:28) Al: They make a film and it doesn’t make a lot of money. (0:22:30) Al: And they go, Oh, well, well, let’s not make a second. (0:22:31) Al: But the whole point was your first ones never make a lot of money. (0:22:34) Al: It’s the second and third that make the money. (0:22:36) Al: And also which third film in the MCU made the least money, Thor. (0:22:42) Al: Or three. Why was that? (0:22:43) Al: Cos Thor 2 was bad. (0:22:44) Kev: It was really bad is it is it hmm (0:22:47) Al: Coincidence? (0:22:49) Kev: Have we are I’m thinking got you know on our discords and slacks have we argued which of the worst Marvel films (0:22:55) Kev: I feel like that that needs to happen. Oh (0:22:56) Al: I mean, it’s I mean, it’s Star of the Dark World, right? (0:22:59) Kev: I mean I (0:23:02) Kev: Okay, I don’t want to turn but it’s probably a rise probably dark world. Yeah, I’m struggling to think (0:23:06) Al: Eternals, I’m not trying, I’m not trying to say Eternals was one of the best, but it’s not the worst, not at all. (0:23:10) Kev: It’s not as bad as dark world. Yeah, I believe a dark world (0:23:12) Al: Absolutely not. There is, I don’t think there is an MCU film that is as bad as those. (0:23:18) Kev: Yeah, that was rough. Oh I miss (0:23:22) Al: Like, I mean, try and explain this plot of that film. (0:23:29) Kev: Yeah, yeah, no there’s (0:23:30) Al: Thor’s girlfriend gets injected with something, and he has to get it out of her, (0:23:32) Kev: And they and he used to fight dark elves (0:23:34) Al: and also his mum dies, maybe, I think. (0:23:38) Kev: Did she did I don’t know why but oh god (0:23:41) Al: You can know everything about that film, just from the bit where they go back in time (0:23:46) Al: and endgame to it. That is the only bit about that film that matters. (0:23:47) Kev: They were yeah, yeah, they really didn’t see good. Oh, yeah (0:23:50) Al: It tells you everything. (0:23:53) Al: In fact, there’s more, there’s more character progression and more heart in that scene when (0:23:58) Al: he goes back than there is in the entire film. You know, when he meets his mom and he’s sad (0:24:02) Kev: There is (0:24:03) Al: because he knows she’s about to die, you know, that is more than the entire film has. (0:24:05) Kev: Yeah, you’re you’re right I did enjoy that what 15 minute bit (0:24:10) Al: And then, and then he calls for his, then he calls from y’all near and it comes for him and he’s (0:24:14) Al: so happy. He says, I’m still worthy. (0:24:18) Kev: You’re right, that was better than the entire movie. You’re right. I (0:24:23) Al: I mean, I don’t know how they, how did they make that film so long when there’s so little that happens? (0:24:29) Kev: Don’t I don’t know. I just whatever well, I will say this Kat Dennings (0:24:31) Al: Anyway, you would, you would, you would have to have a, you’d have to have a, well, yeah, (0:24:36) Al: okay, true. I mean, that’s fair. She does improve any film. But you’d have to have a really good (0:24:38) Kev: Yeah, yeah, that’s correct (0:24:44) Al: argument to convince me that that’s not the worst film. I don’t think anything even comes close. (0:24:47) Kev: Yeah, okay, you know what fair fair. I’m gonna yeah fair. I haven’t seen fantastic for (0:24:53) Al: Anyway, what was my point? Yeah. Yeah. I was watching The Sandman and then I’m probably (0:24:58) Kev: Sandman (0:25:00) Al: going to watch Weddings day after that. Cause that’s, I need to, I need to watch that next (0:25:02) Kev: Cool I like the Adams family (0:25:03) Al: season. And then where else have we got Strange, Strange New Worlds, Star Trek. That’s coming out (0:25:09) Al: just now. Need to watch that as well. Name a Star Trek that doesn’t fit that description. (0:25:10) Kev: Oh (0:25:12) Kev: Is that the one with the hot guy I don’t remember (0:25:18) Kev: Oh (0:25:21) Kev: That’s a good point, but that’s a good point (0:25:22) Al: Anyway, that’s what we’ve been up to. Maybe I’ll have more to talk about Bonanza when (0:25:32) Kev: No, we did it (0:25:34) Al: next time we’ll see. All right. We’re going to talk about some, (0:25:36) Kev: Get to the end (0:25:38) Kev: I’m saying get to the end. There’s there’s good things in that game. Mm-hmm (0:25:40) Al: I don’t think I’ll do that in a week. I have heard that the story is good, but I’ve not got (0:25:47) Al: to any point that actually matters with the story yet. Yeah. Let’s talk about some. (0:25:52) Al: Game news. First up, Moonlight in Garland, which Kevin’s probably going, Oh, I can’t remember what (0:25:59) Al: that game is. I don’t recognize that name. Well, it’s coming out of early access on the 27th of (0:26:00) Kev: CORRECT! (0:26:06) Al: August. I mean, it’s pretty much it’s. (0:26:12) Kev: Ha ha ha use the mad libs the cottagecore game mad laser you just yeah (0:26:19) Kev: There I’m looking (0:26:22) Al: Seems like it’s less farming, more community building, and it’s like a kind of town slash (0:26:29) Kev: Yeah (0:26:32) Kev: Yeah, this has a very specific (0:26:32) Al: city rather than village. (0:26:38) Kev: Aesthetic to like mid-2000s. I don’t know a (0:26:42) Al: Yeah, I was thinking Polly Pocket, but like the characters from Polly Pocket rather than the (0:26:45) Kev: Pocket Polly like it’s weird. Um (0:26:50) Kev: Yeah, yeah, yeah exactly the characters right that’s exactly I’m talking (0:26:51) Al: action. Yeah, it’s funny that we both had the same thought that that shows you where it’s at. (0:26:57) Kev: Yeah, that’s so (0:26:59) Kev: Wait, is this the one where you can do crime? No, that might be a different one. We live in the city (0:27:02) Al: No, that’s not this one. That’s not this one. No crime in this one. (0:27:08) Kev: Gosh good old cottagecore. We’re in too deep. Oh, we’re in too deep (0:27:15) Kev: All right (0:27:17) Kev: Wait, so what was the actual news here? Are we at one point a release? Okay, August 27th (0:27:22) Al: Yes, 27th of August. Next, “Above Snakes have announced their console releases coming on the 4th of September.” So that is Switch, Xbox. (0:27:30) Kev: I’m kind of surprised they’re doing console’s release was that do we cover again I I don’t (0:27:35) Al: That was a Kickstarter stretch thing. (0:27:37) Kev: even remember did we come (0:27:39) Al: I don’t know if we did a proper one on it. We had our episode where we talked about the cultural… (0:27:46) Kev: Yeah, yeah, Nami on that, yeah, yeah, I remember that. (0:27:48) Al: I don’t want to say appropriation, the cultural questions around it. (0:27:52) Al: Shall we see? (0:27:52) Kev: Yeah, yeah, I do remember that. (0:27:54) Al: I don’t know if we actually covered that. (0:27:55) Kev: But, well, you know what? (0:27:58) Kev: Hats off to them if that was a goal (0:28:01) Kev: and they’re actually doing it, right? (0:28:02) Kev: Because even games that do release from Kickstarter (0:28:05) Kev: don’t always get to the console port when they promise it. (0:28:08) Al: Absolutely. Yeah, I should probably play at some point. I do have it. I own it on Steam (0:28:19) Al: because I backed it because it came out on that period of time where I was backing basically (0:28:24) Kev: everything before you (0:28:25) Al: every vaguely cottage core Kickstarter. I’m better now. I have not backed a farming game (0:28:33) Al: on Kickstarter since Autonomica. (0:28:38) Al: I went back in April. Yeah. I have backed two Kickstarters back then, but since then, (0:28:39) Kev: So your time on rehab was successful. (0:28:41) Kev: Good, good for you. (0:28:47) Al: but neither of them have been farming. (0:28:49) Kev: Nah, look at you, progress. (0:28:53) Kev: Well, hey, that’s September 4th. (0:28:56) Kev: Oh, I don’t like how close that is. (0:28:58) Kev: How’s it going so fast now? (0:29:00) Al: I don’t know. Time. (0:29:04) Kev: Time. (0:29:07) Al: Next we have Out and About. They managed to release this time successfully. This was the (0:29:10) Kev: Your comment. (0:29:15) Kev: This time. (0:29:19) Al: one where last week they tried to release, but they accidentally, or they realized they (0:29:23) Al: hadn’t clicked the access button, which put it into review, and then it took several days (0:29:24) Kev: They deleted the button. (0:29:30) Al: so now they have actually released their early access. Congratulations to Out and About. (0:29:34) Kev: good for them they did it I don’t know the game looks fine I guess it’s walking (0:29:45) Kev: through a forest looking (0:29:48) Al: Yeah, it’s doing something different. It’s not just like, it’s not farming, it’s foraging, (0:29:52) Al: and the idea is you’re exploring, and it’s another picture-taking one as well, but (0:29:58) Al: you’re foraging for things. It’s cute. (0:30:00) Kev: Yeah, it is. It’s, uh, it’s like, uh, what is it? Uh, the, the, the, the, the hike game. Um, I forget, it kind of reminds me of that, but a little more involved. (0:30:10) Al: Oh, a short hike. Yeah. It’s much more, you know, it’s 3D, third person view. No. Yeah. (0:30:12) Kev: Yeah. It’s the one. Yeah. But you know, you’re actually foraging. (0:30:16) Kev: Yeah. Yeah. It looks like an extension of that. Not necessarily better extension, but just, you know, kind of in that vein of ideas of just going through the woods and looking at stuff. (0:30:28) Al: I’m also comparing it to Alba in my head because it was kind of similar where you’re (0:30:35) Kev: Yeah, yeah that too yeah, um yeah, okay. Well hey good good for them. They found the button finally (0:30:44) Al: Congratulations. Next we have Coral Island have announced that their 1.2 update is out. (0:30:51) Kev: Okay, why why is there someone in a dinosaur suit? (0:30:56) Al: Why not? What a silly question! I’m guessing that’s one of the spooky costumes, cause. (0:30:58) Kev: How good (0:31:00) Kev: You know, that’s a good counterpoint, okay (0:31:06) Al: So the things that are coming in this update, multiplayer, they’ve revamped their romance (0:31:11) Al: progression, adding more hearts. You can get up to a heart event, sorry, you can get up (0:31:15) Al: to 15 hearts now with heart events. So 11 to 15 are after marriage, like the stargy (0:31:22) Al: ones added in like 1.4 or something, I forget. (0:31:27) Al: But they’ve also added spooky costumes, okay? (0:31:35) Al: Like, this is one of those ones that feels weird that this feels like (0:31:40) Al: something they wanted to do for 1.0 and just didn’t, but. (0:31:43) Kev: yeah that’s it that is very much what it feels like Mitch drew I guess good for (0:31:49) Kev: them that a gate got here like yeah I am NOT gonna fault them for that because (0:31:54) Kev: it’s a game dev is hard I don’t know if you know that out oh oh I like you I’m (0:32:00) Al: Yeah, yeah, yeah, that’s fair. (0:32:02) Kev: looking I’m sorry I’m looking for the video some of the costumes the the NPC’s (0:32:06) Kev: rather pretty good there’s like a tinker the good chicken a Tinkerbell costume I (0:32:09) Kev: like that that’s good (0:32:11) Al: Yeah, there does seem to be a lot of care taken on these costumes. They’re not, they’re not just like generic things. Each person has like a unique costume and they’re all very interesting. The twins have almost the same costume, which is fun, but they’re not quite. They’re slightly different, which is based on, you know, their personality. (0:32:32) Kev: That’s fun to, yeah, that’s, yeah, I like that, that’s, that’s good, yeah, um, dressing (0:32:37) Kev: up your NPCs. (0:32:38) Kev: You know what, I take it that the dinosaur costume is a good idea. (0:32:41) Al: I’m trying to find them. So I’ve asked you motivates us that I found their spooky festival section of the video. I’m guessing that’s where you saw it. Well, I see someone as a panda. (0:32:48) Kev: Yeah, there’s near the start (0:32:51) Kev: All the twins. Oh (0:32:51) Al: I was near the start of the video. (0:32:54) Kev: Yeah, it’s near the start all that. I’m looking at the twin costumes. Those are good. Actually (0:32:59) Kev: They might be the best costumes (0:33:01) Kev: It’s a I don’t know. There’s like little blueberry monsters. I don’t know how to describe it better (0:33:09) Kev: That’s cool. What is that guy there? (0:33:10) Al: It’s definitely you have to see. (0:33:12) Kev: Yeah, there’s a guy in a black turtle. What is that is that supposed to be a costume that doesn’t look that’s just a (0:33:18) Kev: Guy in a sweatshirt and jeans. I don’t get that (0:33:22) Al: And yeah, OK, I don’t know what his I don’t know what Pablo’s costume is he trying to be Steve Jobs or something? (0:33:30) Kev: I guess with Shane. I don’t know. I don’t know (0:33:33) Al: I don’t know. (0:33:37) Al: Where’s this dinosaur costume you’re talking about? (0:33:38) Kev: Yo (0:33:40) Kev: Okay, okay, let me let me find it it’s in the video it was near the very start (0:33:45) Al: Oh, I’ve got it, I’ve got it, I’ve got it. Yeah, that’s, that’ll be a spooky costume, (0:33:47) Kev: You found it great (0:33:49) Kev: Yeah, it probably is I like it. It’s dumb. I like it what? (0:33:49) Al: because it’s pumpkins and lights around them. (0:33:55) Al: There are some silly costumes you can use as your player as well in the game that I’ve (0:33:59) Al: put on before. I can’t remember what I was dressed up as, but they, it’s not just like, (0:34:05) Al: they have a decent amount of player customization already. (0:34:08) Kev: Yeah, yeah. There’s also a collab with Fungi Swarm. (0:34:09) Al: Uh, yeah, that’s their game. (0:34:15) Al: Our other game, isn’t it? Um, uh, what, there’s, uh, redeemable items. Okay. (0:34:17) Kev: Yeah, it is. Which, yeah, but I think… (0:34:24) Kev: There’s a antler dog guy. I don’t know what that is, but, uh… (0:34:27) Al: Uh, a mythical pet outfit. (0:34:31) Kev: I don’t know what… I don’t… Okay, I don’t know what this creature is. (0:34:34) Al: “Razzi” or “Razzdi” (0:34:37) Kev: whereas the it’s an off. (0:34:41) Kev: It’s a blue reindeer dog. (0:34:42) Kev: I don’t know what else to describe it. (0:34:44) Al: Well, speaking of dogs, (0:34:45) Kev: Uhhh… (0:34:47) Kev: You! Ooh, good transition, tell me. (0:34:48) Al: for some reason we’re talking about Sugadoo Island again, (0:34:51) Kev: W-w-why?! (0:34:51) Al: this game. (0:34:53) Al: ‘Cause, dog, they’ve released a code (0:34:57) Al: that you can redeem in the game and it gives you dog. (0:35:01) Kev: But okay spotted dog, that’s (0:35:04) Al: If it’s anything like everything else in this game, (0:35:07) Al: you won’t be able to name it. (0:35:08) Al: It won’t do anything other than just follow you around (0:35:11) Al: like a blind rat, I don’t know. (0:35:14) Kev: I’m not sure how well blind rec could follow you but they do that is true you’ll fly like (0:35:15) Al: It’s not really turned on for metaphors just now. (0:35:22) Al: They have a good sense of smell. (0:35:28) Kev: a dog I have a dog they do follow you yeah that is true its name is spotted dog that’s (0:35:32) Al: Yeah, but with personality, I doubt this one a lot. (0:35:41) Kev: That’s it. (0:35:41) Al: That would, I mean I’d be surprised if it wasn’t just dog. (0:35:44) Kev: Yeah. (0:35:48) Al: Next we have Aether Wizard Life have released a what they’re calling their first announcement (0:35:56) Al: trailer but I’m confused because this game was announced multiple years ago so I don’t (0:35:57) Kev: Okay (0:36:00) Al: know how this is an announcement trailer. (0:36:01) Kev: And (0:36:02) Kev: It’s only for backers, which I don’t know you probably want to make that available. Oh, there is. Oh, okay. Let me see. Oh (0:36:06) Al: There’s a link to the actual video as well. (0:36:11) Kev: Yeah, there is. Okay. Yeah, that’s all right. I was like at the Kickstarter page (0:36:15) Kev: First of all, I don’t like this name at all. I don’t know if we covered this game, but I don’t like that at all (0:36:18) Al: No. (0:36:23) Al: This is, I don’t know if we’ve seen gameplay before. (0:36:26) Al: This is the first time seeing some of this stuff. (0:36:29) Al: The building of your house is basically (0:36:32) Al: exactly the same as the Spiritfarer building, (0:36:36) Kev: Yup! (0:36:37) Al: which I’m not complaining about because that is good. (0:36:39) Al: I like that. (0:36:40) Al: More of that, please. (0:36:40) Kev: Yeah, that modularity, it’s good. Build your castle. (0:36:44) Al: There are some, shall we say, thirsty characters (0:36:48) Kev: Oh, geez. Good. That guy, I mean, that one guy alone, he’s the worst offender. It’s the first one they show you, too. (0:36:59) Al: There’s yep, it’s uh, you’re gonna this is this is a weed game apparently (0:37:00) Kev: Good heavens. (0:37:06) Kev: Oh my gosh, that… Oh, shit. You know what? Fine. Lean into it. Just full thirst into it and just do it. (0:37:16) Kev: If you’re going to do it, go all in. (0:37:16) Al: Every game has to have a hook, I just don’t think that that is a unique hook. (0:37:22) Kev: True? That’s true. It probably worked for some people, not me, but… (0:37:27) Al: You’re definitely not you. Not you. Have you got to the other characters yet? (0:37:32) Kev: Yeah, I see the other characters like they’re (0:37:36) Kev: Is it this is hmm, this is a problem when everyone does it like everyone loses their (0:37:42) Kev: You know, it’s it’s it’s tough to stick out in the crowd, right? Like these just look generic (0:37:46) Kev: I don’t know the guy who looks like he’s dressing up like an elf (0:37:50) Kev: I don’t know and then why are there two in silhouettes? Why do you have to silhouette those characters? I feel like you shouldn’t (0:37:56) Al: for our secret. We’re going to tell you later. I don’t just like the character designs. The (0:37:58) Kev: Okay (0:38:01) Kev: There’s a girl with the ponytail of the sword (0:38:03) Al: character design’s okay. What I do find a bit weird is not the character designs and not your (0:38:11) Al: playable character design. They’re both fine. What’s weird is them both together in the same (0:38:17) Al: game. They look like very different designs. They look like they’re from different games. (0:38:20) Kev: They do (0:38:22) Kev: Right because yeah, cuz we’re looking at the (0:38:27) Kev: The oh (0:38:29) Kev: Yeah, yeah, you’re right. You’re right. Absolutely cuz these NPCs, you know very (0:38:34) Kev: Detailed sort of designs and and whatnot and you’re a little in the generic side (0:38:35) Al: much more detailed. (0:38:38) Al: I don’t dislike the playable characters design, it just feels, I think it looks bad purely (0:38:40) Kev: You’re right, I agree with it (0:38:44) Kev: Yeah (0:38:48) Al: because of how the other one. (0:38:52) Kev: you’re right it doesn’t you know what the problem is I as far as i’ve seen there’s no like (0:38:57) Kev: portrait art for your character right because yeah yeah yeah because it’s it’s a very different (0:38:59) Al: That’s what it is, it’s the portrait art of course I’m just yeah I’m looking at a bit of one of them in game and yeah they look, they look much more similar to your characters but the portrait art is so much more detail. (0:39:11) Kev: art style as as portrait arts are so frequently done but there’s not one for your your character (0:39:18) Kev: And so I don’t know it’s just I see I get what you’re saying. Absolutely (0:39:22) Kev: Um (0:39:24) Kev: But I mean even in the in-game art style like it’s there’s still a little more detail than your character (0:39:31) Kev: Because like your characters is (0:39:32) Al: It’s the face, there’s no nose. (0:39:33) Kev: Yeah, ooh, that’s a good point, right? There’s no facial features. It’s just like the eyes and the smile (0:39:39) Kev: That’s it on your the player character. You’re right. You’re super right (0:39:42) Al: Anyway, the interesting thing about this, I guess, is the magic stuff, and it does look quite detailed. (0:39:48) Al: So maybe that could be interesting. (0:39:50) Al: And then there’s some combat. (0:39:52) Kev: yeah there’s a lot of stuff going on here there’s an owl with the flower on its head and (0:39:58) Kev: I don’t even know what’s going on with these like skill trees or I don’t know there’s a lot going on here (0:40:03) Al: I think, I think they’re for like making new spells, possibly. (0:40:07) Kev: yeah honestly (0:40:08) Al: Look, I’m gonna, I’m gonna probably play it because I did back on Kickstarter, (0:40:12) Al: like the idiot that I was, but. (0:40:14) Kev: the the magic stuff I think is the bigger draw here that looks pretty interesting slash well done (0:40:19) Al: Yeah. Yeah. Agreed. (0:40:21) Kev: There’s combat (0:40:22) Kev: Magical creatures that looks fun (0:40:26) Kev: It’s wild the data will NPCs just they don’t even live up to that it’s crazy (0:40:33) Al: Next, fields of mystery, I have announced a merch collection. (0:40:37) Al: So, you know, go get your fields of mystery on merch, I guess. (0:40:40) Kev: is it good merch let’s see i’m looking (0:40:45) Al: So they they have a they have they have a pin. (0:40:47) Kev: oh goodness what is that the first the first one is the oh yeah yeah the first one they show you is (0:40:53) Al: They have a pin that you tilt and it changes between (0:40:58) Al: more clothes and fewer clothes. (0:41:00) Kev: Yeah, it’s it’s (0:41:03) Kev: Presumably it’s I don’t know the characters, but that’s datable guy and yet (0:41:07) Kev: You know you tilt it and it’s and now he’s shirtless cuz good heavens (0:41:11) Al: That’s the entire marriage. That’s all the marriage. That’s everything. (0:41:12) Kev: Oh (0:41:14) Kev: My god, it’s all that. I’m not good in the laundry. It’s just (0:41:20) Al: It’s just like the pen from Friends, which Joey had, and you click it, and the women’s clothes (0:41:27) Al: come off, right? Like, what is this? Why is this your only piece of marriage? And it’s two characters. (0:41:28) Kev: Yeah! laughs (0:41:37) Kev: Yes, too! laughs (0:41:38) Al: Two characters, one male, one female. (0:41:41) Kev: Oh, that’s incredible! laughs (0:41:41) Al: What a weird decision. (0:41:47) Kev: Oh, and… (0:41:48) Al: I need to go what I need to go read the comments. (0:41:49) Kev: Beholds in… it’s… why I need to understand how… because… (0:41:55) Al: Oh, people, people like this. (0:41:58) Kev: Oh, the first one’s “Lily, Take My Money.” Oh my goodness, these… oh! (0:42:05) Kev: This is why we’re in this cottagecore world, brain rot, dateable nonsense. (0:42:12) Kev: It’s your fault, commenters. (0:42:15) Kev: And what kills me is Fields of Mystery has that kind of 90s anime art style vibe. (0:42:23) Kev: You could play off that, right, for your merch, but no, we get to… (0:42:28) Kev: Two pins that take off the character’s clothes! (0:42:34) Al: odd decision it’s like they sit down and they go right okay we’re gonna make some merch what’s our (0:42:38) Al: first merch gonna be a poster no no not a poster like a t-shirt no not a t-shirt a pin yeah we (0:42:40) Kev: Apparently according to the commenters. (0:42:47) Al: could do a pin but what if it was a pin where they undress them I just I don’t I don’t (0:42:54) Kev: Ohh, look, alright, look, I mean, I mean, I tried to be delicate, I have kids gloves when I talk about these subjects, but look, this commenter here said it’s straight, it’s the fields of gooning. (0:43:15) Kev: Ohh, good heavens. Worst part is, it looks like it’s gonna be a huge success, so. (0:43:21) Al: Oh probably, probably. I just like what you I can’t imagine. It just it would feels like it would be even if you want it. It feels like embarrassing to own. (0:43:31) Kev: Well… (0:43:33) Al: And the whole point of pins is to show them off, right? (0:43:36) Kev: Yeah? laughs (0:43:38) Kev: You just make sure to always show it off at one angle and never ever move it to the other angle. laughs (0:43:49) Al: All right moving on to a very interesting story, a story of seasons. (0:43:54) Kev: - Yeah, okay, from the worst story to the best. (0:43:59) Al: It’s a little bit of shame we don’t have Cody on to talk about this but let’s go with it anyway. (0:44:04) Al: So story of seasons and well Marvelous, the company that makes, well they’re the European (0:44:12) Al: company that ports and not ports, they translate and publish the story of season games. (0:44:20) Al: I just know that Marvelous is the Japanese version of the company as well, (0:44:24) Al: they are the same company now aren’t they, I think. Anyway it doesn’t matter, (0:44:27) Al: anyway story of seasons company, the European part of it have made a partnership, they started in 2020, (0:44:36) Al: they

It's not just the moms making things happen in Highland Park ISD—there's a powerhouse network of dads raising funds, building community, and showing up in ways that make a lasting impact on our schools. In this episode of The Bubble Lounge, guest host Sean Jackson sits down with Ryan Scripps, President Emeritus of the Highland Park High School Dad's Club, and Scott Trulock, current President of the Park Cities Dad's Club, to pull back the curtain on the surprising world of organized father involvement. From clay shoots and poker tournaments to serving in cafeterias and working the morning carpool, these dads are making a difference both on and off campus.You'll hear how the Dad's Club not only funds major teacher support—like the $200,000 raised at their annual Teachers' Cup Tournament—but also creates everyday moments that show kids, especially boys, the value of engaged male role models. Whether you're new to the neighborhood or a lifelong resident, this conversation will inspire you to see our schools through a new lens and maybe even grab a spot on the volunteer roster. Tune in to find out why the Dad's Club has become a cornerstone of the Park Cities experience and how you can be part of this tradition.To learn more and get involved in the Highland Park Dads Club click hereThis episode is sponsored by: Cambridge Caregivers Kathy L Wall State Farm Agency | Mother Modern Plumbing | SA Oral Surgeons | Please show your support for the show by visiting our amazing sponsors.

Bob talks about seeing a man expose himself at Highland Park, and Bob talks about the Byrna and takes calls on it.

Monday's morning rush hour in Highland Park featured a couple of unexpected, feathered commuters. Two swans sauntered out of their private subdivision pond and right into a southbound lane of Route 41 near Park Avenue, bringing traffic to a slow glide.

Monday's morning rush hour in Highland Park featured a couple of unexpected, feathered commuters. Two swans sauntered out of their private subdivision pond and right into a southbound lane of Route 41 near Park Avenue, bringing traffic to a slow glide.

Monday's morning rush hour in Highland Park featured a couple of unexpected, feathered commuters. Two swans sauntered out of their private subdivision pond and right into a southbound lane of Route 41 near Park Avenue, bringing traffic to a slow glide.

Friday, August 8th, 2025Today, nearly 2M are on unemployment - the highest number since the pandemic; the Air Force is denying retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from service; the US plans to ease human rights criticism of El Aalvador, Israel, and Russia; the VA just terminated union contracts including nursing; top Trump officials planned their Epstein cover up at the White House Wednesday night; Trump delayed a Medicare change after a private health company donation; the federal court filing system has been hit with a sweeping hack; immigrants who are crime victims awaiting visas now face deportation; a federal judge halts new construction at the Everglades concentration camp; and Jen Pawol will make history this weekend as the first woman to be an umpire in a regular-season Major League Baseball game; and Allison delivers the good news. Dana is out and about.Thank You, COYUCHIGet 15% off when you visit Coyuchi.com/dailybeans.Guest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything - John Fugelsang, The John Fugelsang PodcastJohn Fugelsang - Substack@johnfugelsang.bsky.social - Bluesky, @JohnFugelsang -TwitterSeparation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang - Pre-order StoriesTop Trump officials discussed Epstein at White House meeting Wednesday night | CNN PoliticsU.S. plans to ease human rights criticism of El Salvador, Israel, Russia | The Washington PostTrump's Air Force denies retirement pay to ex-trans service members | AP NewsVA Just Terminated Most Federal Union Contracts, National Nurses United Included | Nurse.orgNearly 2 million Americans on unemployment, highest since pandemic era | The Washington PostTrump Delayed a Medicare Change After Health Companies' Donations | The New York TimesFederal court filing system hit in sweeping hack | POLITICOImmigrants who are crime victims and waiting for visas now face deportation | NBC NewsJudge orders temporary halt to new construction at Alligator Alcatraz | The Washington PostJen Pawol to become MLB's first female umpire | MLB.comGood Trouble Minnesota State Fair visitors (Starting August 21st). Action 4 Liberty has a contest for anyone taking a selfie with their “Walz Lies” sign. Sure would be a shame if they had to sift through a bunch of nonsense contributions.  From The Good NewsPet Supply Store Near You | Petco Pet Store in Highland Park, MNWestside German Shepherd in Los AngelesSoWhatElse.orgPatrons Sponsoring Patrons - The Daily BeansReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts

Building and Sustaining Championship Culture in High School FootballIn this episode of the Coaching 101 Podcast, we are live from the Texas High School Coach Association Coaching School in San Antonio. Host Daniel Chamberlain interviews Adam Harvey and Bobby Leidner, who share their extensive journeys in coaching, particularly focusing on building and sustaining a winning culture in high school football. Adam reveals the importance of culture, schemes, and the challenges of being a first-time head coach. Additionally, the episode covers the impact of multiple state championships, defensive strategies, and the role of mentorship in addressing coaching shortages. There's also a spotlight on fundraising and the technological aids available, adding value for listeners looking to enhance their coaching programs.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:25 Fundraising with Ace Sports01:44 Reintroducing Coach Adam Harvey03:15 Building a Winning Culture05:33 Challenges of a First-Time Head Coach09:44 The Importance of Competition15:28 Addressing the Coaching Shortage24:03 Closing Remarks and Promotions25:12 In-House Manufacturing and Services25:35 Efficiency in Coaching Programs26:08 Fundraising with Ace Sports27:19 Athletic Speed and Movement Training28:07 Live from Texas High School Coach Association30:17 Introduction to Coach Bobby Leidner32:13 Highland Park's Defensive Strategies36:09 Adapting to Offensive Changes49:31 The Importance of a Good Box Coach50:40 New Collegiate Rules on D-Line Stemming54:08 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsDaniel Chamberlain: @CoachChamboOK ChamberlainFootballConsulting@gmail.com chamberlainfootballconsulting.com Kenny Simpson: @FBCoachSimpson fbcoachsimpson@gmail.com FBCoachSimpson.com

In this powerful and vulnerable episode of Founder Talk, we sit down with Chris Maliszewski, a leader turned first-time entrepreneur, who was on-site during the Highland Park mass shooting in 2022. That moment and everything that came after, shattered his world, forced him to confront severe PTSD, and eventually led him down the path to building something new: a mission-driven business with healing and purpose at its core.But this isn't just a story about tragedy—it's a story about transformation.Here's what you'll take away as a founder:✅ How trauma, grief, or setbacks can be a launchpad—if you give yourself the space to rebuild✅ Why emotional storytelling isn't just powerful in fundraising—it's a tool to move customers, investors, and your team✅ What it actually means to build a business around purpose and values—and how to do it without sacrificing revenue✅ The case for “life-first” entrepreneurship: designing a company that gives you control, time freedom, and fulfillment✅ Tactical tips for showing up differently in a saturated market—and building trust in a skeptical world✅ A raw conversation about mental health and entrepreneurship—and why founders need to stop pretending they're fineIf you've ever faced a breaking point in your business or life—and had to figure out how to come back stronger—this conversation will hit home.This is what Founder Talk is all about: the real stuff, beyond the highlight reels.Hit subscribe for more real founder conversations that go way beyond the highlight reel.Where to Find Chris ZucchiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-maliszewski-20190061/Website: https://www.hailhailauctions.comMental Health Advocacy: https://www.walkingtallmovement.comIf you are a B2B company that wants to build your own in-house content team instead of outsourcing your content to a marketing agency, we may be a fit for you! Everything you see in our podcast and content is a result of a scrappy, nimble, internal content team along with an AI-powered content systems and process. Check out pricing and services here: ⁠https://impaxs.com⁠Subscribe to my weekly CMO briefing for unfiltered insights on the biggest marketing shifts, real-life strategies I'm using to scale companies fast, and key lessons from real-world experience—what's working, what's not, and why. No fluff, no filler, just actionable insights you can use immediately. Sign up now to stay ahead: ⁠https://impaxs79863.activehosted.com/f/12⁠

School bells are ringing across Highland Park, and whether you're packing lunches for elementary students or navigating the complex world of high school schedules, this comprehensive guide from the district's PTA presidents has you covered.The presidents from Armstrong Elementary, Highland Park Middle School, and Highland Park High School join forces to share what's new and exciting for the 2023-2024 academic year. From Armstrong's enchanting "Ever After" theme celebrating their 111th year to significant renovations underway at the high school, each campus buzzes with activity and anticipation.Beyond the physical improvements like new turf fields and facility updates, these veteran parent leaders offer invaluable advice about the lifeblood of Highland Park schools—volunteer power. "This is a town where schools are run on parent power," explains one president, emphasizing that cafeteria volunteering particularly needs support at all levels. For newcomers wondering how to plug in, the message is clear: "It's never too late to become a Scot," with each school offering dedicated resources to welcome new families.Communication strategies, back-to-school tips, and upcoming events round out this practical conversation. Parents will appreciate the candid advice about navigating middle school carpool (it gets better after the first week!) and helping children transition from summer schedules. Most touchingly, all three presidents reflect on what success looks like across the educational journey—from kindergartners bravely ordering in the cafeteria line to seniors confidently walking across the graduation stage.Whether you're new to Highland Park or a longtime resident, this episode provides the insider knowledge needed to make this school year exceptional. Subscribe now and join our community conversation about raising happy, successful students in one of Texas's premier school districts.This episode is sponsored by: Cambridge Caregivers Kathy L Wall State Farm Agency | Mother Modern Plumbing | SA Oral Surgeons | Please show your support for the show by visiting our amazing sponsors.

In this episode of The Embellish Pod, we embark on a journey through the diverse and storied world of Highland whiskeys. If you stumbled upon this episode by chance, don't forget to hit the subscribe button to stay updated with our latest content. You can find video versions of this podcast on YouTube and all my links on Instagram and TikTok at @embellishpod. For more details, visit my website at www.embellishpod.com Exploring the Highlands Welcome to the Highlands, Scotland's largest and most diverse whiskey region. This vast area, encompassing everything north of an imaginary line from Greenock to Dundee (excluding Speyside), is known for its dramatic geographical contrasts and equally diverse whiskey styles. The region is divided into distinct sub-areas: Northern Highlands, Southern Highlands, East Highlands, and Western Highlands, each contributing unique characteristics to their whiskeys. Tasting Session During this episode, we feature four different Highland whiskeys: Dalmore 12 Year Old Dalmore 18 Year Old Glendronach Allardyce 18 Year Old Glenmorangie Signet Distillery Highlights Dalmore: Founded in 1839, Dalmore is known for its iconic stag logo and the expertise of Master Distiller Richard Patterson. The distillery uses innovative cask finishing techniques and water from the River Averon, creating whiskeys with rich, luxurious character. Glendronach: Founded in 1826, Glendronach is famous for its exclusive use of Spanish oak casks for maturation. The distillery's commitment to sherry cask maturation and traditional production methods creates consistent quality in their releases. Glenmorangie: Founded in 1843, Glenmorangie is known for its tall pot stills and innovative wood finishing techniques. The distillery's most distinctive expression, Signet, uses chocolate malt to create unprecedented flavors in Scottish whiskey. Highland Park: Founded in 1798, Highland Park embraces its Viking heritage and unique environmental conditions on Orkney. The distillery's traditional floor maltings and use of Orcadian peat create a signature balance between smoke and sweetness. Glassware and Tasting Notes We use the Glendale Whiskey Nosing Glass for this tasting session. This tulip-shaped glass enhances the nosing experience, revealing subtle aromatics and helping to distinguish between different Highland characteristics. However, it may not be ideal for all whiskey styles, and personal preference plays a significant role in the tasting experience. This episode showcases the remarkable range of Highland whiskeys, from traditional to innovative expressions. Each whiskey maintains its Highland identity while exploring different possibilities. The diversity within the Highland region makes it Scotland's most fascinating whiskey area. Join us in the next episode as we travel to Islay, where peat smoke and Atlantic storms create some of the world's most intense and distinctive whiskeys.

Meet Kate Romane, the culinary force behind Black Radish Kitchen who's quietly reshaping Pittsburgh's restaurant landscape by opening her doors to emerging talent. What started as a catering business in a light-filled warehouse has evolved into an incubator for the city's next generation of great chefs.After learning to cook in the Strip District at Enrico Biscotti Company, Kate opened E2 (E-squared) during "Snowmageddon" when Highland Park residents desperately needed a place to eat. Years later, when the pandemic devastated her thriving catering business, she pivoted again, creating "Belly Basket" - a delivery service that maintained connections with both customers and local farmers during isolation.The magic of Black Radish extends beyond exceptional seasonal food. Kate has helped launch numerous Pittsburgh restaurants by sharing her space and knowledge with talents like Nik Forsberg of Fet-Fisk, Csilla Thackray of the upcoming Titusz, and Bethany Zozula formerly of Whitfield. "It doesn't take anything away from us," Kate explains about her philosophy of collaboration over competition. "If we don't start reinvesting in people with talent to make great restaurants, we're all going to suffer."Kate's culinary approach centers around the table as a gathering place. This emphasis on community pervades everything Black Radish creates, from farm-driven catering menus to special dinners featuring seasonal ingredients and visiting chefs.Experience Kate's food philosophy yourself at upcoming events like their tomato dinner or monthly Sunday Sauce gatherings. Plus later in the show, an immersive dining experience at Just In Thyme and a recipe of beans and greens that balances hearty and light cooking! Bring your appetite.Support the showLiked the episode? We'd love a coffee!

Marc Watson took over for the retiring Gordon Motion this month after six months of serving as his understudy. The former master blender for The Famous Grouse has 11 years of industry experience, and he'll join us for one of his first interviews since his promotion on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, the U-S and the European Union have hammered out a trade agreement that limits tariffs on E-U whisky exports to 15 percent. India and the United Kingdom have signed a trade agreement that will reduce India's tariffs on Scotch Whisky imports over the next decade, and Pernod Ricard is selling off some brands as it narrows its focus.

This Week We Are Joined By... Melanie Planck, MS WIC Program Coordinator Livingston-Wyoming Co. WIC to chat a about Lead World Breastfeeding Week which occurs August 1st-7th https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-breastfeeding-week/2025 and a very exciting event they have coming up surrounding it as well! Celebrating on August 2nd from 11-1 at Highland Park in Geneseo. https://www.livingstoncountyny.gov/829/Community-Health-Worker

NAME, IMAGE, & LIKENESS John 4.3-42 Dr Gordon Dabbs Jesus doesn't stretch us because He enjoys watching us squirm. He challenges us because He wants to transform us into the people we were always meant to be. That's the deal. N.I.L. • Name: God announces… Numbers 6.27 (ESV) “So shall they put my name upon the people of Israel, and I will bless them.” • Image: We are… Predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son. Romans 8.29 (ESV) • Likeness: We are called Christians, literally, “little Christs.” Acts 11.26 Here's the thing. Until a person accepts that they are broken and there is NOTHING they can do to fix themselves, they won't hear this as good news. But once I understand I'm created by God to bear the image of His Son, the lifelong adventure begins. Romans 8.28-29 (ESV) And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. I pray that this message series has helped you see what the Lord is doing through the discomfort… how He is shaping and molding you. John 3.16 (ESV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 4.3-7 (ESV) He left Judea and departed again for Galilee. And he had to pass through Samaria. So he came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the field that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob's well was there; so Jesus, wearied as he was from his journey, was sitting beside the well. It was about the sixth hour. A woman from Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” John 4.9 (ESV) “How is it that you, a Jew, ask for a drink from me, a woman of Samaria?” (For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans.) She sighs… “Oh well, I guess we'll have to wait on the Messiah to come some day and clear all of this up.” John 4.26 (ESV) “I who speak to you am he.” John4.39 (ESV) Many Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman's testimony. There are few things that stretch me… that pull me out of my comfort zone… like the love of Jesus. He loves the immigrant… and the ICE agent… the MAGA hat guy and the vegan barista with the composting toilet. He loves the influencers and the invisible. Highland Park… and Hamilton Park. Hebrews 1.3 (ESV) He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature. What do you think? Can you say yes to the N.I.L. deal and refuse to love like he loves? John answers that bluntly. 1 John 4.7-8 (ESV) Whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God…Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

NAME, IMAGE, & LIKENESS John 4.3-42 Dr Gordon Dabbs Jesus doesn't stretch us because He enjoys watching us squirm. He challenges us because He wants to transform us into the people we were always meant to be. That's the deal. N.I.L. • Name: God announces… Numbers 6.27 (ESV) “So shall they put my name upon the people of Israel, and I will bless them.” • Image: We are… Predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son. Romans 8.29 (ESV) • Likeness: We are called Christians, literally, “little Christs.” Acts 11.26 Here's the thing. Until a person accepts that they are broken and there is NOTHING they can do to fix themselves, they won't hear this as good news. But once I understand I'm created by God to bear the image of His Son, the lifelong adventure begins. Romans 8.28-29 (ESV) And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. I pray that this message series has helped you see what the Lord is doing through the discomfort… how He is shaping and molding you. John 3.16 (ESV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 4.3-7 (ESV) He left Judea and departed again for Galilee. And he had to pass through Samaria. So he came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the field that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob's well was there; so Jesus, wearied as he was from his journey, was sitting beside the well. It was about the sixth hour. A woman from Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” John 4.9 (ESV) “How is it that you, a Jew, ask for a drink from me, a woman of Samaria?” (For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans.) She sighs… “Oh well, I guess we'll have to wait on the Messiah to come some day and clear all of this up.” John 4.26 (ESV) “I who speak to you am he.” John4.39 (ESV) Many Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman's testimony. There are few things that stretch me… that pull me out of my comfort zone… like the love of Jesus. He loves the immigrant… and the ICE agent… the MAGA hat guy and the vegan barista with the composting toilet. He loves the influencers and the invisible. Highland Park… and Hamilton Park. Hebrews 1.3 (ESV) He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature. What do you think? Can you say yes to the N.I.L. deal and refuse to love like he loves? John answers that bluntly. 1 John 4.7-8 (ESV) Whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God…Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

Plus 100 degrees in the forecast for Thursday and Friday, Highland Park's Scottie Scheffler has moved one more step into the ranks of greats in golf, Dallas Cowboys officially open training camp in Oxnard, California tomorrow, and more!

*Content warning: institutional child abuse, childhood abuse, death of a child, suicide, psychological, physical and sexual violence, abduction, kidnapping, disordered eating, stressful themes, disability abuse, ableism, PTSD, medical abuse and neglect.  *Meg Appelgate's Work: Meg Appelgate's website here: https://megappelgate.com/my-story/  Meg Appelgate's nonprofit, Unsilenced here: https://www.unsilenced.org/  Meg Appelgate's memoir, Becoming UNSILENCED: Surviving and Fighting the Troubled Teen Industry: https://megappelgate.com/book/  *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips:  somethingwaswrong.com/resources    Please note: Kenny Pannell and Mary Alexine have never publicly responded to allegations against them. They appear to be no longer involved with Chrysalis in Eureka, Montana since its sale to Embark Behavioral Health. Chrysalis opened in 1998; however, the exact year when Kenny and Mary left is not readily available information. *Correction: In a previous draft of this episode, we incorrectly reported that, "Intermountain Hospital in Boise, Idaho, which is still in operation and under the ownership of Intermountain Health." which is incorrect. Intermountain Health has no affiliation with Intermountain Hospital. We apologize for the error and appreciate it being brought to our attention. Thank you!  *Sources  Adverse events in children: predictors of adult physical and mental conditions, Pub Med https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25225793/  Breaking Code Silence https://www.breakingcodesilence.org/  Chrysalis, InnerChange https://innerchange.com/programs/chrysalis/  Chrysalis School, Unsilenced https://archive.unsilenced.org/program-archive/us-programs/montana/chrysalis-school/  Consonance Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Youth-Focused Embark Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Business  https://bhbusiness.com/2023/02/09/consonance-capital-partners-acquires  Highland Park teen's death leads parents to call for change in troubled teen industry, NBC 5 Chicago https://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/highland-park-teen  The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health and Development in Young Children.  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8882933 Intermountain Hospital, Unsilenced https://archive.unsilenced.org/program-archive/us-programs/idaho/intermountain-hospital/  Meg's Testimony – Chrysalis School and Intermountain Hospital, Unsilenced https://archive.unsilenced.org/megs-story/  Parents say Discovery Ranch Academy's negligence led to their son's death in new lawsuit, The Salt Lake Tribune https://www.sltrib.com/news/health/2025/05/17/parents-sue-utahs-discovery-ranch/  Relationship of childhood abuse and household dysfunction to many of the leading causes of death in adults. The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, Pub Med https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9635069/  Residential Consonance Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Youth-Focused Embark Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Business https://bhbusiness.com/2023/02/09/consonance-capital-partners-acquires  Taylor Goodridge TikTok, Meg Appelgate https://www.tiktok.com/@megappelgate/video/  A therapeutic boarding school for adolescent and teen girls in Montana, Embark Behavioral Health https://www.embarkbh.com/locations/montana/chrysalis-residential-treatment-center/  *SWW S23 Theme Song & Artwork:  Glad Rags: https://www.gladragsmusic.com/  The S24 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart Follow Something Was Wrong: Website: somethingwaswrong.com  IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast  Follow Tiffany Reese: Website: tiffanyreese.me  IG: instagram.com/lookieboo

The city's longest tenured alder, Walter Burnett Jr., is stepping down at the end of the month after 30 years leading the 27th ward. While the Mayor will choose the replacement alder, Burnett Jr. is hopeful the seat will stay in his family. Executive producer Simone Alicea and host Jacoby Cochran discuss Burnett Jr.'s legacy in the ward, his potential successor Walter Burnett III, and reports that the alder is on a shortlist to lead the Chicago Housing Authority. Plus, the city is way behind on lead pipe removals, and would you stay in Michael Jordan's former Highland Park mansion turned Airbnb? Good News: Build Coffee and Books Bookclub Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this July 15 episode: Top Marks Prep – Receive 15% off when you use the link Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

RUNDOWN   Music history in honor of Tommy Mottola's July 14 birthday—Mitch details how Mottola signed Hall & Oates and running through each of their six No. 1 hits. The “audio clip of the week” spotlights former Cubs manager Lee Elia's legendary profanity-laden tirade at Wrigley Field after a 5–14 start in 1983. Mitch and Hotshot celebrate Seattle's sweep of first-place Detroit and reviewing the Mariners' 51–45 first-half record, good enough for a wild-card spot if the season ended today. Mitch explains why he's optimistic—his rotation is poised to string together quality starts, and an offense buoyed by hot streaks from Randy Arozarena, strong on-base work from JP Crawford, and newfound production from lower-order hitters means the club doesn't need Cal Raleigh to carry the load alone. Mariners bounce back from a blown five-run lead and near no-hitter loss in New York to sweep the AL's best Tigers, cementing a wild-card spot at the All-Star break. Mariners No-Table (Brady Farkas) unpack the unexpected selection of LSU lefty Cade Anderson (saved under slot, with a high floor) as a near-MLB-ready arm, dissect Julio Rodríguez's decision to skip the ASG before homering in each Detroit game, and express outrage that Gino Suárez (31 HRs) wasn't invited to the Home Run Derby. Mitch and Puck chat KJRn'ts Chapter 8 by commiserating over their sudden need for reading glasses and sharing a wild family dare in which Mitch finally ate an entire bowl of mushrooms after his son aced the SAT. They then catch up on life—Jason's youth baseball woes, Mitch's freshman at Arizona—and take playful shots at Jim Moore's “top sports radio hosts” rankings. In this throwback to Ep. 197 (July 5, 2022), Mitch sits down with Rhonda Smith Banchero to revisit her own collegiate battles—most memorably guarding Cheryl Swoopes—and to explore how her “tough-love” coaching shaped Paolo's rise to the No. 1 NBA draft pick. Rhonda shares the moment she bowed out of one-on-one after seventh grade, her deliberate accountability style at home, and the family's bittersweet pride as Paolo chose Duke over UW. Now that he's secured a record-setting $239 million extension, her insights on nurturing a champion feel more poignant than ever. From the news that Michael Jordan's Highland Park estate is now an Airbnb (no parties allowed) to celebrity-boxing matchups, LeBron's Beverly Hills compound, Wimbledon winners, and even the exit of Pearl Jam's longtime drummer Matt Cameron, Mitch and Hotshot pack a whirlwind of sports and pop-culture headlines into one rapid-fire segment.   GUESTS   Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast (Mariners on SI) Jason Puckett | Sports Broadcaster & Co-Host of the Refuse to Lose Podcast Rhonda Smith Banchero | UW Women's Basketball Legend & Mother of Paolo Banchero   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Celebrating Tommy Mottola's Birthday by Tracing His Early Role in Launching Hall & Oates and Featuring Lee Elia's Infamous Cubs Rant 23:58 | Mariners Enter All-Star Break Thick in the Wild Card Hunt on the Back of Emerging Rotation and Depth-Built Offense 42:07 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table, Brady Farkas, Resilient Road Swing, College Ace Picked at No. 1, Julio's ASG Opt-Out & Gino's Derby Snub 1:07:30 | GUEST: Jason Puckett & Mitch on Presbyopia, Mushroom Dares and Getting Snubbed in the Top-10 Radio Hosts List 1:48:05 | GUEST: Rhonda Smith Banchero, Seattle's No. 1 Pick Paolo Banchero Lands $239 M Deal—Mom Rhonda Smith on Raising an NBA Star, Facing Cheryl Swoopes, and the Duke Decision 1:54:07 | Other Stuff Segment: Golf course fight involving NHL player Nick Tarnaski at Alberta Springs, Jeopardy-style home run question and Gino Suarez's All-Star Derby snub, Adrian Peterson celebrity boxing bout vs. Joe Castaneda, Cal Raleigh's special Home Run Derby bats (including Seattle Supersonics tribute), Airbnb listing for Michael Jordan's former Highland Park home, return of John Tesh's “Roundball Rock” NBA theme on NBC, John Elway cart accident clearance, LeBron James's Beverly Hills mansion construction update, Wimbledon champions Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner comebacks, Ben Shelton's match and Trinity Rodman misidentification, Auburn's DeAngelo Barber marijuana arrest and drug law commentary, speculation about Tom Brady's next girlfriend, Matt Cameron departing Pearl Jam after 27 years, Lorenzo Lamas filing for sixth divorce, Alan G. Hassenfeld and Hasbro legacy, NFL left tackle Luis Sharpe profile, Utah Jazz coach/GM Frank Layden profile, global debt hitting a record $324 trillion, Texas judge vs. defendant's “World's best farter” shirt, TSA “swamp crotch” alarm warnings, dispersal of flies to combat flesh-eating maggots, and Hall & Oates mention with Darryl's House show.

College Football insider Phil Steele joins the show to preview the college football season for the Huskies and Cougs. He also explains some stories ahead of the 2025 college football season. // Four Down Territory: 1st Down: What's something Deion Sanders is doing that we see in corporate America? 2nd Down: What's a stat you saw that can help explain how different the offense should look under Kubiak? 3rd Down: What list has Darren Waller inspired you to make? 4th Down: What stood out to you from Phil Steele? // The Timeline: Paul Pierce had a wild take on the NBA by saying he was the purest scorer in NBA history. You can now rent Michael Jordan’s former Highland Park, Illinois mansion on Airbnb. It is 32,000 square feet with 7 bedrooms and 17.5 bathrooms. // Early today Julio Rodriguez announced that he will not be participating in the All-Star game. Bump & Stacy break down if this was the right decision for the Mariners centerfielder. 

This episode of The Bubble Lounge is ad-free out of respect for the families affected by the recent tragedy. However, we encourage you to support the generous sponsors who make this podcast possible: Cambridge Caregivers, Kathy L. Wall State Farm Agency, Mother Modern Plumbing, and SA Oral Surgeons.In this special episode, I'm joined by Reverend Chris Girata, Head Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels, to help our community process the unimaginable loss following the flash floods in Kerrville. With so many of our own Highland Park families affected—and six of our HPISD children tragically gone—we are all feeling heartbroken, helpless, and searching for ways to support one another. Reverend Girata led a prayer service Sunday night that many described as comforting, hopeful, and exactly what their hearts needed. His words offer the kind of light and perspective that so many of us are longing for right now.Whether you're grieving, trying to help someone who is, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the weight of this tragedy, this conversation is for you. Reverend Girata shares thoughtful ways we can show support, how to talk to our kids, and how faith and community can carry us through the darkest of times. If you're unsure of what to say or do, or just need a moment of peace in the storm, I hope you'll tune in. This episode is a small offering of comfort, connection, and clarity in a moment when we need it most.This episode is sponsored by: Cambridge Caregivers Kathy L Wall State Farm Agency | Mother Modern Plumbing | SA Oral Surgeons | Please show your support for the show by visiting our amazing sponsors.

The multi-Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize for Drama winning Musical “RENT” by Jonathan Larson comes to life from the Highland Park Players playing at McGrath Performing Arts Center in Wilmette from July 18-27. The beloved musical is based on Puccini's opera La Boheme but is set in the more modern day 1996-1998as it presents the […]

Carole Seid is an educational consultant and public speaker with a master's degree in education. Her passion lies in helping families cultivate a love of reading in their children.Six years ago, Carole made the move to Guthrie to be closer to her grandchildren — a decision she considers one of the best she's ever made.Since arriving, she's been actively involved with other dedicated community members in efforts to restore the historic civic pool in Highland Park to its former glory. The group is currently working to raise significant funds to rebuild the pool at its original size and capacity. Her website is here: https://homeschoolmadesimple.net/Instagram - GuthrieAmerica Facebook - GuthrieAmerica Twitter - GuthrieAmerica Follow Heady: Instagram - Heady.Coleman Facebook - Heady Coleman Twitter - Heady Coleman LinkedIn - Heady Coleman Having challenges with being consistent with your social media? Looking to connect with people in your industry, customers or people you want to learn from? You should start a podcast. I wrote an ebook on how to start a successful podcast and it's free because of our great friends at https://craftyourinsurance.com/. Download at the link: https://heady.media/ebook Download my latest ebook Hello, A Letter to Teachers at the link below. Ebook is free thanks to Dr. Michael Chandler and Edmond Dental Center (EdmondDentalCenter.Com). Download ebook at this link: https://heady.media/hello-ebook

This episode isn't about politics- it's about power moves. No matter how you feel about Trump or the current administration, the Big Beautiful Bill is now law, and it's already reshaping the game for small business owners. From permanent tax breaks and new deductions to hidden risks and long-term pressure, we lay out the real playbook for entrepreneurs who want to move smarter while others argue.

In the 2nd hour of the show, Matt Spiegel & Laurence Holmes discuss the fact that you can stay at Michael Jordan's Highland Park Mansion and float ideas for Score shows do the shows there.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Bulls legend Michael Jordan's old mansion in Highland Park being listed on Airbnb for around $15,000 per night.

MUSICThere's a partial verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking case. The jury reached a verdict on charges two through five, which are about sex trafficking and transporting people for prostitution. But jurors have not been able to agree on the RICO charge, alleging that Diddy was the leader of a sex-trafficking Green Day has a tradition at their shows of bringing someone onstage, handing them a guitar, and letting them play along on "Good Riddance". But it backfired on them Monday in Luxembourg.Foo Fighters have dropped their first new song since 2023; a cover of Minor Threat's 80-second song "I Don't Wanna Hear It".Keith Urban was being interviewed and asked about his wife, Nicole Kidman, doing sex scenes with younger guys. Keith immediately hung up on the show. Here is the moment that Keith hung up on Australia's Mix 102.3 "Hayley & Max in the Morning". TVRyan Seacrest posted some pictures on Monday where he's . . . just living his life, apparently. And the Internet decided that he looks TOO THIN. 55-year-old Julie Bowen thought she was going to die when she was 29 because she had to get a pacemaker. Jennifer Aniston will star in a TV series based on "I'm Glad My Mom Died", the autobiography of "iCarly" star Jennette McCurdy. MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Check out the trailer for the new "Running Man" flick, starring Glenn Powell. It will be out on November It's that time of year again . . . Hallmark's annual Christmas in July programming kicks off Saturday. Besides the return of fan-favorite movies, there will be a new reality series called "Christmas at Sea". AND FINALLYHoops ... Fans of Michael Jordan who want to live like the six-time NBA champion now have a very expensive option. Jordan's former home in Highland Park, Illinois, is now available to rent through Airbnb. Champions Point is a seven-bedroom, 17.5-bath estate that can accommodate 14 guests. The mansion features a movie theater, commercial gym, cigar lounge, wine cellar, pool tables, bars, salon, saltwater aquariums, and a full-size basketball court. Renters have to use the place for seven nights – and fork over about $121,000. AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the final hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss the Cubs' mindset on the trade market and their 5-2 win against the Guardians on Tuesday. He also discussed the latest White Sox storylines. Later, Mully and Haugh reacted to Bulls legend Michael Jordan's old mansion in Highland Park now being available on Airbnb.

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the local housing market, including how the Highland Park former homes of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen are now on Airbnb.Plus: Fulton Market landlord defies office market struggle with big refi; CommonSpirit commits $6M to mental health efforts in Chicago; developer buys distressed Oak Brook office complex and plans revamp; and Tempus AI plans $650M note sale to pay down debt.

In this episode, I sit down with Blake Malliway to talk about Fetches! What are they? How can we work with them? Join us for this awesome chat!Books mentioned in the episode: *Some links below are affiliated links and help me continue producing content.* A Witch's Guide to Fetch Work:https://amzn.to/4knQW4hMore on Blake: Blake Malliway is a practicing Witch from Chicago, IL. He is the co-owner, along with his brother Wycke Malliway, of the Malliway Bros witchcraft shop located in the bustling Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago. He lives in Highland Park, IL, just north of Chicago, with his cat, his spirits, and of course, his skulls. When he's not practicing the Craft or running the shop with Wycke, he can usually be found parading around Cornwall.Instagram @blakemalliwayhttps://www.facebook.com/blake.malliway/blakemalliway.bsky.socialThank you to my subscribers! Step into the circle. Support the magick, fuel the flame, and get exclusive spells, stories, and sacred chaos on Ko-fi. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/witchycornerproductions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you would prefer to listen to it in video format, you can listen to it here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/zXNycx-s350⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Witchcraft, words, cosplay, and the path of a Priestess—step through the veil and explore my world, from the Temple of the Unseen Flame to the latest spellbinding reads. Start here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.witchycornerproductions.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/9jRs5SgvQa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/witchycornerproductions⁠

Dans cet épisode, Anne-Charlotte Depondt vous invite à découvrir Kevin Alter, fondateur d'alterstudio, une agence d'architecture basée à Austin, Texas. Architecte et professeur passionné, Kevin partage son parcours atypique, de New York à Austin, en passant par l'influence majeure de l'architecture européenne. Il nous dévoile sa vision engagée d'une architecture utile, généreuse et respectueuse de l'environnement, où la lumière naturelle et le souci du détail enrichissent l'expérience humaine.Au cœur de l'épisode, focus sur deux résidences emblématiques d'alterstudio, City Park et Highland Park, où le dialogue entre intérieur et extérieur, la réinvention du paysage et l'innovation structurelle créent des espaces à la fois audacieux et sensibles. Kevin nous explique comment son agence, à taille humaine et portée par un collectif d'architectes expérimentés, allie exigence académique et créativité pour concevoir des projets durables et inspirants.Enfin, vous découvrirez l'approche éthique et écologique d'alterstudio, qui considère les ressources limitées comme une opportunité pour imaginer une architecture responsable, harmonieuse avec son contexte culturel et naturel.Un épisode riche en enseignements et en découvertes, à ne pas manquer, avec une interview exclusive de Kevin Alter disponible dès mercredi en anglais.Ingénierie son comdarchipodcastImage teaser © Interprétation de deux implantations des projets d'alterstudio. ____Si le podcast COM D'ARCHI vous plaît n'hésitez pas :. à vous abonner pour ne pas rater les prochains épisodes,. à nous laisser des étoiles et un commentaire, :-),. à nous suivre sur Instagram @comdarchipodcast pour retrouver de belles images, toujours choisies avec soin, de manière à enrichir votre regard sur le sujet.Bonne semaine à tous ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

This week we're serving up laughs, Mambo Taxis, and just the right amount of Highland Park mom satire with the hilarious Chris Kahle! You've probably seen his viral “You're a Rich Mom in Highland Park” video, and if you haven't, you need to! From Monkey Bar fun to carpool fashion, Chris has hilariously nailed the local vibe, and this week, he's dishing on how he turned those viral sketches into a legit side hustle.We talk about everything from the evolution of Highland Park Village to why moms in the Park Cities have become some of his biggest fans. Chris shares what it's really like behind the scenes of content creation, how he balances it with a full-time job, and yes — what he really thinks about Highland Park moms. So grab your cold brew (or a Mambo Taxi!), and get ready for one of our most fun episodes yet!This episode is sponsored by: Cambridge Caregivers Kathy L Wall State Farm Agency | Mother Modern Plumbing | SA Oral Surgeons | Please show your support for the show by visiting our amazing sponsors.

Episode 420! It's an auspicious number that we couldn't let pass without commemorating in some significant way, and our friends at Abstrax (https://abstraxhops.com) have joined us to bring you this partner podcast interruption-free. Abstrax (https://abstraxhops.com) has its roots in the cannabis world but has taken cutting edge tech and developed a number of applications for the brewing world, from their hop-derived varietal-specific Quantum series that uses ultra-low-temp extraction to preserve the delicate aromatics of hops, to Skyfarm TTB-approved fruit flavors, BrewGas cannabis-inspired but TTB-approved terpene profiles for craft beverages, and new Omni Hop extracts that capture the profile of your favorite selection and let you maintain and scale it year after year. Joining for this episode are: Ross Hunsinger, Hops Brand Director for Abstrax Tyler Thurman, R&D Manager for Highland Park Brewery in Los Angeles Jude LaRose, cofounder of Hop Butcher for the World in Chicago This is a pragmatic and realistic episode, looking not just at what's possible, but what's good, because technology alone doesn't make great beer. But great technology in the hands of innovative and creative brewers can take us to “future flavors” that weren't possible before. Visit Abstraxhops.com (https://abstraxhops.com) for more information on the broad range of stuff we've mentioned here. Their sample kits available through their shop are great way to get to know their products.

Sonny is an amazing artist and one of those whom I have been inspired by for many years. From hand lettering and pinstriping to custom painting, I had the opportunity to meet and sit down with him at his collaborative studio, Nicson, in Highland Park, California, to learn about his journey and art process. Sonny Boy Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sonnyboystudio/ Join our Patreon community to gain access to our Patreon-only podcast, Garage Talk, our chat room, and ad-free episodes! https://Www.patreon.com/fastlifegare   Big thanks to our Show Sponsors   ⚡️ @arlennessmotorcycles https://www.arlenness.comics offer code   “FASTLIFE10” for 10% off ⚡️ @cowboyhdaustin https://www.cowboyharleyAustin.com ⚡️ @customdynamics Https://www.customdynamics.com  ⚡️ @lawtigersdallastexas https://lawtigers.com 1-800-LAW-TIGERS

"Solar power is just sunlight hitting your skin, because your skin is a semiconductor too." That quote from Ali Dirul of Ryter Cooperative Industries launches a Detroit is Different conversation that electrifies history and reimagines the future. In this powerful episode, Ali breaks down energy democracy, off-grid engineering, and building a sustainable Detroit from D-Town Farms to Highland Park's streetlights. "We're not just placing panels—we're placing power back in the hands of the people," he says. With stories tracing back to his grandfather's Ford Model T factory job, African-centered schooling at Aisha Shule, and a capstone project at Oakland University, Ali ties Black legacy to Black futures. This is innovation rooted in community, fueled by melanin, and structured with purpose. It's a conversation that honors how Detroit built the world—and now might just rewire it. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com

This week on The Bubble Lounge, we're catching up with Highland Park's own Christine Cornish—Broadway performer, powerhouse talent, and living proof that perseverance pays off. Christine joins us fresh from the stage of her current show, Just In Time, and just days before she performs live at the Tony Awards!Christine opens up about the nine-year journey it took to land her dream role in Chicago (yes, nine years of making it to the final round and being told “not this time”)—until finally, it was her time. We talk about how growing up in Highland Park laid the foundation for her career, how rejection fueled her determination, and why performing on Broadway still feels like magic. If you've ever been told “no” or felt like giving up, Christine's story will light a fire in you. Tune in and cheer her on as she takes the Tony stage June 8!To learn more about Christine follow her on Instagram @christinecornishThis episode is sponsored by: Cambridge Caregivers Kathy L Wall State Farm Agency | Mother Modern Plumbing | SA Oral Surgeons | Please show your support for the show by visiting our amazing sponsors.

"I came to Detroit and realized—this ain't a city you read about. This is a city you live." In this Detroit is Different episode, Joshua LaMere unpacks a cultural journey that spans from North Minneapolis to the heart of Highland Park, and what it means to truly fall in love with a city that keeps it real. “Detroiters don't wait for a crisis to care,” he reflects, contrasting the stiff, buttoned-up culture of Minnesota with Detroit's open-armed grit. Joshua shares how his life changed forever after discovering Nandi's Knowledge Cafe. “This ain't gentrification, this is cultural resurrection,” he says, pushing a vision of Highland Park as the next Harlem. Whether it's Dutch Girl at 2 AM or lessons from Malcolm X, this conversation is Detroit culture. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com

B.R. Bates - THE CRACK CITY STRANGLER - The Homicides of Serial Killer Benjamin AtkinsTHE CRACK CITY STRANGLER: The Homicides of Serial Killer Benjamin Atkins offers a chilling, in-depth account of the horrifying crimes committed by one of America's most notorious serial killers.In this gripping narrative, award-winning journalist B.R. Bates delves into the twisted life of Benjamin "Tony" Atkins, whose reign of terror in Detroit spanned less than a year in the early 1990s. Known for targeting vulnerable women in Detroit's most dangerous neighborhoods, Atkins attacked at least 13 women -- including one survivor never known about until now -- along a mile-and-a-half stretch of Woodward Avenue, one of the city's most iconic streets.Atkins' crimes were brutal and relentless, leaving victims abandoned in the dark corners of the Cass Corridor and Highland Park. Only when a survivor of his horrific spree came forward did law enforcement begin to connect the dots and ultimately capture the monster behind the killings.Through meticulous research in this second book in her Murders In The Motor City series, Bates uncovers the complex web of motivation, abuse, and desperation that led Atkins to target sex workers, while also exploring the societal pressures and systemic neglect that shaped his dark path. A poignant look at a killer's psychology, Bates invites readers to understand how a troubled life could give rise to such monstrous behavior.https://amzn.to/4kciXMVBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

MUSIC  Freddie Mercury got together with Michael Jackson in 1983 to work on new music together, but it all came to a quick end because of Michael's pet LLAMA, Louie   Beyoncé began her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit tour in Los Angeles on Monday night.    The Red Clay Strays were surprised early with the news that they won the ACM Award for Best New Group of the Year.  Fans online were happy for the redemption after they were "snubbed" at last year's CMAs.   Christie Brinkley released a memoir yesterday called "Uptown Girl", and in it, she includes stories about her marriage to Billy Joel and his drinking problems.    Billy and Chloe Corgan must be thinking about installing some parking bollards in front of their Madame Zuzu's tea shop in Highland Park, Illinois. A car drove through their front window last October, and on Tuesday another car drove into the front of the shop near the window.   Halestorm's new album, Everest, will be out on August 8th.   Metallica are re-releasing their 1996 and sixth album, Load on June 13th in multiple formats with the Expanded and Deluxe digital versions. The Load Remastered Limited Edition   Last week, Sammy Hagar released a new song, "Encore. Thank You. Good Night.”, which was inspired by a dream he had about writing a song with Eddie Van Halen.  TV Landman is bringing more star power for Season 2 as Sam Elliot has been added to Taylor Sheridan's drama series for Paramount+.    AND FINALLY   Mother's Day is in a few weeks on Sunday, May 11th.  So to get ready, Billboard put together a special playlist with 30 songs that celebrate mom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MUSIC  Freddie Mercury got together with Michael Jackson in 1983 to work on new music together, but it all came to a quick end because of Michael's pet LLAMA, Louie   Beyoncé began her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit tour in Los Angeles on Monday night.    The Red Clay Strays were surprised early with the news that they won the ACM Award for Best New Group of the Year.  Fans online were happy for the redemption after they were "snubbed" at last year's CMAs.   Christie Brinkley released a memoir yesterday called "Uptown Girl", and in it, she includes stories about her marriage to Billy Joel and his drinking problems.    Billy and Chloe Corgan must be thinking about installing some parking bollards in front of their Madame Zuzu's tea shop in Highland Park, Illinois. A car drove through their front window last October, and on Tuesday another car drove into the front of the shop near the window.   Halestorm's new album, Everest, will be out on August 8th.   Metallica are re-releasing their 1996 and sixth album, Load on June 13th in multiple formats with the Expanded and Deluxe digital versions. The Load Remastered Limited Edition   Last week, Sammy Hagar released a new song, "Encore. Thank You. Good Night.”, which was inspired by a dream he had about writing a song with Eddie Van Halen.  TV Landman is bringing more star power for Season 2 as Sam Elliot has been added to Taylor Sheridan's drama series for Paramount+.    AND FINALLY   Mother's Day is in a few weeks on Sunday, May 11th.  So to get ready, Billboard put together a special playlist with 30 songs that celebrate mom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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